Explore the Family Name Sabin
The meaning of Sabin
1. English (Warwickshire and Northamptonshire): from the Middle English personal name Sabin (from Latin Sabinus; see 2 below) or its female equivalent Sabine (from Latin Sabina). In medieval England the feminine form was always more popular as a personal name. 2. French: from the Old French personal name Sabin, from Latin Sabinus. The name was originally referred to the Sabines, an ancient Italic people of central Italy whose name is of uncertain origin. In the 8th century bc the Romans slaughtered the Sabine menfolk and carried off the women. More influential as far as name-giving is concerned was the existence of several early Christian saints named Sabinus. 3. Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Sabháin ‘descendant of Sabhán’, a personal name based on sabh ‘cub’. As an Irish surname, this has mostly been absorbed into Savage. 4. Galician: habitational name from either of two places called Sabín in A Coruña and Ourense, formed with the name of the ancient owner (villa Sabini). 5. Probably also an Americanized form of some similar (like-sounding) Jewish name.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sabin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Sabin' has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 6097th most common surname while by 2010, it had dropped to the 6224th position. However, even with this shift in rank, the number of individuals with the surname 'Sabin' actually increased by 5.9%, from 5190 in 2000 to 5496 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named 'Sabin' per 100,000 also saw a minor decline of 3.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,097 | #6,224 | -2.08% |
| Count | 5,190 | 5,496 | 5.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.92 | 1.86 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sabin
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Sabin' is overwhelmingly associated with White ethnicity which accounted for 92.99% in 2000 and went down slightly to 90.34% in 2010. The representation of other ethnicities under this surname saw an increase during this period, including Hispanic (from 3.04% to 4.35%), Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.87% to 1.22%), Black (from 1.35% to 1.62%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 1.39% to 2.11%). The only exception was American Indian and Alaskan Native, which slipped marginally from 0.37% in 2000 to 0.36% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.99% | 90.34% | -2.85% |
| Hispanic | 3.04% | 4.35% | 43.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 2.11% | 51.8% |
| Black | 1.35% | 1.62% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 1.22% | 40.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.36% | -2.7% |
Sabin ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Sabin is British & Irish, which comprises 43.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (24.1%) and Ashkenazi Jewish (8.5%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 43.8% |
| French & German | 24.1% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 8.5% |
| Other | 23.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Sabin
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Sabin have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 82.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 82.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 82.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 82.50% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 82.50% |
What Sabin haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Sabin is R-BY250, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-BY250 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L23 and I-M438, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Thibodeaux, Hollingsworth, Thibodeau, Blessing, Senior, Mercer, Fulcher, Blair, Dimaggio, Mauk.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Sabin surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343
Your paternal lineage may be linked to Niall of the Nine Hostages
The spread of haplogroup R-M269 in northern Ireland and Scotland was likely aided by men like Niall of the Nine Hostages. Perhaps more myth than man, Niall of the Nine Hostages is said to have been a King of Tara in northwestern Ireland in the late 4th century C.E. His name comes from a tale of nine hostages that he held from the regions he ruled over. Though the legendary stories of his life may have been invented hundreds of years after he died, genetic evidence suggests that the Uí Néill dynasty, whose name means "descendants of Niall," did in fact trace back to just one man who bore a branch of haplogroup R-M269.The Uí Néill ruled to various degrees as kings of Ireland from the 7th to the 11th century C.E. In the highly patriarchal society of medieval Ireland, their status allowed them to have outsized numbers of children and spread their paternal lineage each generation. In fact, researchers have estimated that between 2 and 3 million men with roots in north-west Ireland are paternal-line descendants of Niall.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Sabin have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Sabin" Surname 38.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Sabin" Surname 31.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Sabin" Surname 21.4%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Cat Allergy
An allergic reaction to cats, characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and difficulty breathing.
"Sabin" Surname 52.6%
23andMe Users 36.7%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Sabin?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Sabin are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition